OB/GYN Physician Jobs in Ohio

Job Title: Physician - OBGyn, Gynecologic Surgeon, MIGS (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

Department:

This is an exciting opportunity to expand the Department’s gynecologic services in a newly opening multidisciplinary outpatient office with an attached surgical center. Ideal candidates are board-certified or eligible physicians with fellowship training in minimally invasive surgery or equivalent experience who are interested in resident surgical education and direct patient care in an academic center.

The Wexner Medical Center at Ohio State University is a state of the art tertiary care center with the planned opening of a new hospital facility in 2026. The Ohio State University College of Medicine graduates approximately 200 medical students per year. The Ob/Gyn residency program is integrated with the Mount Carmel Medical System and trains 11 residents per year. The metropolitan area is a growing community that houses the State Capital.

Members of the General Division supervise resident continuity clinics, the gynecology teaching service, and provide in hospital gynecologic consultation. Additionally, they have an active role in medical student education. The current faculty includes two specialists in minimally invasive surgery. Other expertise includes family planning, vulvar disease, menopause, pediatric and adolescent gynecology, and breastfeeding.

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is a nationally recognized academic department dedicated to advancing women’s health through excellence in clinical care, education, research, and innovation. The department provides comprehensive, patient-centered care across the full spectrum of obstetrics and gynecology, serving women throughout all stages of life.

The department offers specialized services in general obstetrics and gynecology, maternal-fetal medicine, gynecologic oncology, urogynecology and pelvic reconstructive surgery, reproductive endocrinology and infertility, family planning, and women’s preventive health. Care is delivered across multiple clinical sites, including tertiary and quaternary referral centers, ensuring access to advanced treatments and multidisciplinary expertise.

As a core academic department within a leading public research university, OB/GYN at Ohio State is deeply committed to medical education and training. The department supports robust residency and fellowship programs, providing comprehensive clinical exposure, mentorship, and opportunities for scholarly development. Faculty members are actively engaged in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows while contributing to national educational initiatives.

Research is a cornerstone of the department’s mission, with faculty leading and participating in basic, translational, and clinical research aimed at improving outcomes in women’s health. The department fosters collaboration across disciplines and leverages the resources of The Ohio State University to drive innovation and discovery.

Requirements

- MD or DO or equivalent
- Subspecialty fellowship in MIGS
- Successful completion of an accredited residency training program required
- Board eligible or certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Eligible for State of Ohio medical license
- Qualify for an academic appointment at the assistant or associate professor level – Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with previous training and experience

Faculty Defined

Clinical faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with titles of assistant professor-clinical, associate professor-clinical and professor-clinical. These faculty will have earned a Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field. Clinical faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of three to five years. They may be reappointed to successive terms. Their principal career focus is the delivery of exemplary clinical care, and may include teaching, and/or research.

Tenure-Track faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of assistant professor, associate professor, or professor who are eligible for tenure or who have obtained tenure. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD), Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Their primary career focus centers on research, service, and teaching. Tenure-track faculty with MD, DO or MD/PhD degrees may also be involved in clinical care.

Research Faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of research assistant professor, research associate professor, or research professor. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Research faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of one to five years. Their principal career focus is research.

The Ohio State University College of Medicine

The Ohio State University College of Medicine, with more than 5,000 learners, is the only academic medical center in central Ohio. Recognized as a Tier 1 school for research in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report “Best Medical Schools” list, it ranks among the top 16 medical schools for research in the nation. It also remains in Tier 2 for primary care, further demonstrating its strength across the academic spectrum. Known for its innovative curriculum, cutting-edge research, and excellence in clinical care through The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, the college continues to advance its mission of education, discovery, and community impact. With more than 2,700 faculty across 20 clinical departments, eight basic science departments, and the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Ohio State is shaping the future of academic medicine - locally, nationally, and globally.

The Wexner Medical Center

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center consists of The Ohio State University Health System, the College of Medicine, the Health Sciences Library, and the Faculty Group Practice. The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is committed to providing world-class care. At the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, we're proud to celebrate our 33rd consecutive year ranked on the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. This year, the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center has nine nationally ranked specialties out of 15, and four are selected as high performing. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center as the top hospital in Columbus. The Wexner Medical Center is rated as high performing in 17 out of 22 common procedures and conditions, including abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, aortic valve surgery, arrhythmia, COPD, colon cancer surgery, diabetes, gynecological cancer surgery, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, lung cancer surgery, pacemaker implantation, pneumonia, prostate cancer, spinal fusion, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement.

Our new hospital tower, scheduled to open in 2026, is the largest single facilities project ever undertaken at Ohio State. It’s designed to enhance a unified Ohio State Wexner Medical Center campus, providing world-class patient care, leading-edge research, and outstanding clinical training.

• 820 large, private rooms to elevate patient-centered care, nearly doubling the number of beds we have today
• Enhanced connections between the new inpatient hospital and the OSUCCC – James
• More than half an acre of terrace space and a quarter acre of green space for a small park
• 148 additional beds for patients of the OSUCCC – James
• 51 neonatal intensive care unit bassinets
• State-of-the-art diagnostic, treatment and inpatient service areas; imaging; operating rooms; and critical care and medical/surgical beds

The University

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes’ list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.

The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) to focus on supporting new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual careers partner consultations, identifying potential employers and/or employment opportunities, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are provided to support the partners of new and prospective faculty as they are considering or transitioning to The Ohio State University.

In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is an NSF ADVANCE institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).

Location: Twelfth Ave, 395 W (0356)

Position Type: Regular

Shift: First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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